Bottom fishing with Iroq vet

Waytogo · 11-07-2007, 05:42 AM

Left Winchester Bay weds.the 6th,@ 7:30 A.M. with Bob Passmore &Ron Renner ,and his son Josh who was on leave & just back from Iraq for bottom fishing here at Winchester bay. beautifull day & great ocean.Josh had never fished for ling cod or any bottom fish b-4.It was not long and he was into the first fish of the day. As it ended up we had 8 ling ranging from 10- 25lbs. 11 brown bombers &
the rooky home from Iraq was doing most of the catching.It was just a wonderfull day.flat ocean going & returning. --Mike ---waytogo---

Legend21 · 11-07-2007, 07:48 AM

Sounds like you had a fantastic trip fishing and the best part of the story was showing your appreciation to one of our fine servicemen. This should be a lesson to us all, that we should be forever thankful for those that defend our liberty and freedom at home and overseas. Take time when you can Dogs to thank a vet! Thanks for the Reminder Mike. :grin:

iwanttofish · 11-07-2007, 07:53 AM

Great job getting him out there. What is the best rig for lings, I have never fished them?

rowmanholiday · 11-07-2007, 07:55 AM

Way to go, Waytogo. I bet he had a blast!

HiTekRdNek · 11-07-2007, 03:32 PM

Good for you taking one of our returning vets out.

Waytogo · 11-08-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by iwanttofish

Great job getting him out there. What is the best rig for lings, I have never fished them?

I don't know if there is a best lure, We caught them on
some green & also red painted lead jigs with treble hooks,also with 20 oz jig heads with root beer coler
doubled tail soft lure. I think they will go after anything that moves. --Mike--

iwanttofish · 11-08-2007, 06:29 PM

Thanks for the info

The Duck · 11-08-2007, 07:04 PM

I met a gentleman wearing a cap that said WWll veteran. I asked if he served and he replied yes. I said "Thank you". The smile and nod on his face told me I made his day. There are a lot of vets from unfortunately too many wars. We should remember they served because the loved our country, not always the politics. Now that I made my speech maybe next summer we can pick a day and as many dogs as possible can make a "Take a vet fishing day". Does anyone think this is a good idea? I will be gone the next 4 days on an elk hunt but I look forward to hearing from you guys.